Grayson doesn't talk about his parents' divorce with his girlfriend because it is still a painful subject to discuss. What factor affecting self-disclosure can be identified here?

A. Disclosure helps build relationships.
B. Relational satisfaction and disclosure are curvilinearly related.
C. Disclosure might be avoided for a variety of reasons.
D. Disclosure tends to be reciprocal.


Answer: C

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